UH's Sims doubtful for Tulsa game

Updated 10:26 pm, Monday, November 5, 2012

The Cougars are likely to be without their best weapon on offense when they host Tulsa on Saturday.

The Cougars are likely to be without their best weapon on offense when they host Tulsa on Saturday.

UH's Sims doubtful for Tulsa game

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Houston running back Charles Sims is doubtful to play against Tulsa on Saturday with an ankle injury.

Coach Tony Levine said Sims will continue to be evaluated throughout the week, but the Cougars are preparing to be without their leading rusher when they face Conference USA West Division leader Tulsa at 4 p.m. at Robertson Stadium.

Sims is third in C-USA in rushing with a career-high 849 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also has 35 receptions for 347 yards and three touchdowns.

He missed a game against UCLA during the first month of the season and hasn't finished the last two games against UTEP and East Carolina because of leg and ankle injuries.

With Sims out, Kenneth Farrow is expected to get the start for the Cougars. Running backs Braxton Welford and Terrell Douglas, who have missed time with injuries, are expected to return this week and add depth to the backfield to go with Farrow and Ryan Jackson.